公开(公告)号：WO2017165220A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-28

申请号：PCT/US2017/022955

申请日：2017-03-17

Applicant: CTS CORPORATION

Inventor： SAPPOK, Alexander G. ,  RAGALLER, Paul A. ,  BROMBERG, Leslie ,  HERMAN, Andrew D.

IPC: F01N11/00

Abstract: A radio frequency sensing, control, and particulate matter diagnostics network and system and method and, more specifically, a radio frequency particulate filter diagnostics system comprising a housing 108 including an inlet connected to a source of particulate matter, a particulate filter 114 in the housing and adapted for filtering the particulate matter, and a radio frequency sensor adapted to detect conditions of abnormal particulate filter or system operation and including at least one radio frequency probe 124 configured to be in contact with the housing for the particulate filter housing and adapted to receive radio frequency signals and a radio frequency control unit in communication with the radio frequency probe.

Abstract translation: 射频感测，控制和颗粒物质诊断网络和系统和方法，更具体地，包括外壳108的射频颗粒过滤器诊断系统，外壳108包括连接到颗粒物质源的入口 ，外壳中的微粒过滤器114以及适于过滤微粒物质的微粒过滤器114以及适合于检测异常微粒过滤器或系统操作的状况的射频传感器，并且包括至少一个射频探针124，所述射频探针124被配置成与外壳接触， 微粒过滤器外壳并适于接收射频信号，以及与射频探头通信的射频控制单元。

公开(公告)号：WO2018044770A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：PCT/US2017/048857

申请日：2017-08-28

Applicant: CTS CORPORATION

Inventor： SAPPOK, Alexander G. ,  RAGALLER, Paul A. ,  BROMBERG, Leslie ,  HERMAN, Andrew D.

IPC: G01N22/00 ,  F01N11/00

Abstract: An RF emissions sensing system including RF sensors for transmitting/receiving RF signals to and from engine system emission control components, a control unit for collecting/processing information from the RF signals and controlling system outputs. The RF emissions sensing system includes a means and method for the characterization of the operating state and/or performance of the engine system including the use of time-based or historical RF information and system outputs, the application/monitoring of pertubations to the engine system, the comparison of system outputs to baseline/reference system outputs, the periodic activation of the engine system after shut-down, the monitoring of changes in the electric or temperature profiles of the engine system emission control components, and communication with external sources to improve the accuracy of the system outputs.

Abstract translation: RF发射感测系统包括用于向发动机系统发射控制部件发射/接收RF信号的RF传感器，用于收集/处理来自RF信号的信息并控制系统输出的控制单元。 RF发射感测系统包括用于表征发动机系统的操作状态和/或性能的手段和方法，包括使用基于时间或历史的RF信息和系统输出，对发动机系统的摄取的应用/监测 ，系统输出与基准/参考系统输出的比较，停机后定期启动发动机系统，监测发动机系统排放控制部件的电气或温度曲线变化以及与外部源进行通信以改善 系统输出的准确性。

公开(公告)号：WO2017180466A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：PCT/US2017/026573

申请日：2017-04-07

Applicant: CTS CORPORATION

Inventor： SAPPOK, Alexander G. ,  RAGALLER, Paul A. ,  BROMBERG, Leslie ,  HERMAN, Andrew D.

IPC: G01N15/00 ,  F01N3/021 ,  F01N3/20

Abstract: A radio frequency system and method for monitoring an engine-out exhaust emission constituent. The system comprises a housing containing the emission constituent, one or more radio frequency sensors extending into the housing and transmitting and receiving radio frequency signals, and a control unit for controlling the radio frequency signals and monitoring changes in the emission constituent based on changes in one or more parameters of the radio frequency signals. In one embodiment, the control unit measures a rate of change in one or more of the parameters of the radio frequency signals for monitoring a rate of change of the emission constituent including for example the emission rate, accumulation rate, and/or depletion rate of the emission constituent.

Abstract translation: 用于监测发动机废气排放成分的射频系统和方法。 该系统包括容纳发射成分的外壳，延伸到外壳中并发射和接收射频信号的一个或多个射频传感器以及用于控制射频信号并监测发射成分中的变化的控制单元， 或更多的射频信号参数。 在一个实施例中，控制单元测量射频信号的一个或多个参数的变化率，以监测排放成分的变化率，包括例如排放率，累积率和/或耗尽率 排放成分。

公开(公告)号：WO2019143595A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-25

申请号：PCT/US2019/013606

申请日：2019-01-15

Applicant: CTS CORPORATION

Inventor： RAGALLER, Paul A. ,  SAPPOK, Alexander G. ,  BROMBERG, Leslie

IPC: F01N11/00 ,  G01R1/067

CPC classification number: F01N9/002 ,  F01N3/021 ,  F01N11/00 ,  F01N13/0097 ,  F01N2240/16 ,  F01N2550/04 ,  F01N2560/12 ,  F01N2560/14 ,  F01N2900/0402 ,  G01N7/14 ,  G01N15/06 ,  G01N2015/0046 ,  G01N2035/00881 ,  G01R1/06772 ,  G05D11/13 ,  G07C5/008

Abstract: A radio frequency sensor system comprising a housing defining a resonant cavity. Radio frequency probe(s) in the cavity transmit and/or receive radio frequency signals. A radio frequency control unit is in communication with the radio frequency probe(s) for determining one or more states of the radio frequency sensor system based on changes in the characteristics of the radio frequency signals. A machine learning system is in communication with the radio frequency control unit for identifying and developing transfer functions and calibrations based on the changes in the characteristics of the radio frequency signals and determining the one or more states of the radio frequency sensor system.